I have had similar experiences in the past but this was by far the most exciting. This "fireball" was very large and it totally illuminated the area where my wife and I were walking. So much so, that we could see quite clearly through a bush lot and over the lake beyond. Very Cool.
I did not know of your website until I decide this past sighting should be reported and started looking for such a site.
Location
Address
Lyndhurst (CA)
Latitude
44° 35' 11.75'' N (44.586596°)
Longitude
76° 8' 51.36'' W (-76.147601°)
Elevation
94.113113m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-01-25 06:05 EST
UT Date & Time
2013-01-25 11:05 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
135°
Moving
Facing azimuth
54.8°
First azimuth
6.81°
First elevation
26°
Last azimuth
105.24°
Last elevation
23°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-25
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Yes
Remarks
a faint crackling sound seemed to accompany as it flew by
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-1s
Length
-1°
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Just prior to it disappearing it seemed to "pop" with a brilliant flash. There was also a tail attached all the time it was in view.
